Wisdom Is A Mighty Fine Sister Of Mine

I'm thinking pop folk and sort of have a melody in mind. If anyone has any ideas on a suitable chord progression, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much,

Renee

WISDOM IS A MIGHTY FINE SISTER OF MINE

[Verse 1]

It’s true, I’m old

Some would say of no use

But I know things

Things of the recluse

One of my favorite passages

Proverbs 7:4

Wisdom and understanding

Who could want for more?

 

[Chorus]

Wisdom is a mighty fine sister of mine

Sent down from the Divine

Wisdom is a mighty fine sister of mine

Goes down sweet as cherry wine

 

[Verse 2]

She understands me

Better than anyone

She shows me the way

Here for the long run

Stubborn as my grandma

Heart of true-blue

Lady Wisdom

I owe my life to you

 

[Chorus]

Wisdom is a mighty fine sister of mine

Sent down from the Divine

Wisdom is a mighty fine sister of mine

Goes down sweet as cherry wine

 

[Verse 3]

It’s true, I’m old

Some would say of no use

But I know things

Things of the recluse

One of my favorite passages

John 8:32

Freedom comes free

By way of the truth, and

 

[Chorus]

Wisdom is a mighty fine sister of mine

Sent down from the Divine

Wisdom is a mighty fine sister of mine

Goes down sweet as cherry wine

 

[1/2 Verse 2/Tag]

Stubborn as my grandma

Heart of true-blue

Lady Wisdom

I owe my life to you.

 

© 2024 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

 

Inspired by Proverbs 7:4

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Comments

  • very inciteful lyrics. I like how it generates a positive response :)

  • Good structure and rhyming scheme, enjoyed it.

    Sid

  • Thanks, guys! Appreciate you! Working the tune out. Will post here when she's ready!

    Renee

  • "Wisdom is a mighty fine sister of mine" is a wonderful line and title. Really memorable and unique and you make good use of it in your chorus.

    "Things of the recluse" feels a touch awkward to me, but it's hard to see what else you could put there. "Use" has a limited number of rhymes to go with it, and I can't suggest a better one.

    I like the feel and vibe of it.

  • things belongin' to the truth

  • @sidshovel looks like you might have yet another title!

  • HummerWisdom
    edited December 2024

    @RainyDayMan I agree about 'recluse'; even sings a bit awkward. I wonder if the following might work better tho' a bit cliche:

    "It’s true, I’m old

    Like yesterday’s news (too cliche ?)

    But I know things

    Wouldn’t trade these shoes"


    Also, just noticed V3's rhyme scheme doesn't match V1 and 2, dang! 😥

    Perhaps the following to fix rhyme scheme problem and giving the lyric a new shade of color:

    V3

    It’s true, I’m bound

    Longing to break free

    Myself to blame

    For these chains ‘round me

    One of my favorite passages

    John 8:32

    The price of freedom paid in full

    By way of the Truth


    Thank you for your thoughts,

    Renee

  • Yes, I like that more.

    Maybe: I've learnt things?

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